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    oh my....trying to see through the tears. I can say from experience that adopting older dogs is one of the most rewarding experiences one can have. It also reaffirms to me that I will always adopt instead of buy - and I usually prefer to adopt a dog at least 3-4 years old, if not older. Thank you for posting that.

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    That's beautiful.. thanks for sharing


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    But when you take him in a car he sticks his head out the window." -- Steve Bluestone

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    Beautiful poem. Thank you for posting it.
    I've Been Boo'd

    I've been Frosted






    Today is the oldest you've ever been, and the youngest you'll ever be again.

    Eleanor Roosevelt

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    Very nice poem. I like older animals best. They are calm and wise, and have the cutest old-lady or old-man attitudes.
    "There are two things which cannot be attacked in front: ignorance and narrow-mindedness. They can only be shaken by the simple development of the contrary qualities. They will not bear discussion."

    Lord John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton

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    Not only do the older dogs need help, but the ones with illnesses, black ones, discriminated breeds, ones with physical deformities, etc. It's so sad

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    That was beautiful brought me too tears,It is a good point,All dogs need a home,regardless what there ages are,It is terrible how the older generation mostly die in these shelters,Not even having a chance,It breaks my heart.

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    Adopting an older dog was one of the best experiences of my life. I would do it again in a heartbeat!

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